Position Opening: Field Technician position: Longleaf pine restoration The Savannah River Site, South Carolina
We seek to fill two field technician positions for a large- scale experiment on the restoration of longleaf pine plant communities in the Southeastern United States. Primary job duties will include field, laboratory, and office tasks required for experimental studies of plant community restoration and plant-animal interactions. The positions will begin in mid- to late September, 2012 and will last for 3-6 months. Pay rate will be $10 per hour. The technician will work at the Savannah River Site, live in a town near the site (Aiken or New Ellenton, SC, or Augusta, GA), and will join a team of two principal investigators (John Orrock at The University of Wisconsin-Madison and Lars Brudvig at Michigan State University) and a Lead Technician (Joe Ledvina, Michigan State University). Housing is not provided, but low cost options are plentiful. Successful candidates will have some background in ecology, biology, or a related discipline. All applicants must be able to endure hot, humid conditions and long hours in the field. Previous field research experience is required. Botanical experience or experience live-trapping small mammals is desirable, but not required. Michigan State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. *Because the research site is a highly secure area run by the federal government, non- United States citizens may have difficulty gaining clearance to work there. To apply, please email a CV or resume and letter describing past experience, why this position is interesting or important to you, dates of availability, and contact information with email addresses for two references to Joe Ledvina: [email protected]. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Applications submitted after August 24, 2012 will not be considered.
